Comparison · 2026
HomeGauge vs Inspect Ace
Last updated Oct 24, 2026 · Reviewed by Moe Bedard, CCPI, CMI
HomeGauge costs $89 a month after a 30-day free trial and centers on a desktop report writer with a companion app, while Inspect Ace starts at $39 a month with a phone-first writer, AI findings and home, commercial and mold reports in one account. HomeGauge suits inspectors who like desktop report writing; Inspect Ace suits inspectors who want to finish on site and pay less.
HomeGauge is a long-standing home inspection platform with a well-known report format. Its pricing page now brands it as 'HomeGauge, a Spectora company,' and lists the software at $89 a month after a 30-day trial, including a desktop report writer with a companion app, online agreements, scheduling, payments and online report delivery.
At a glance
Inspect Ace
$39/mo
Home, commercial and mold in one account. 5 free reports.
HomeGauge
$89/month after a 30-day free trial
Best for: Inspectors who prefer writing reports on a desktop computer.
HomeGauge pricing and plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| HomeGauge Software | $0 for 30 days, then $89/month | Desktop report writer with companion app, online agreements, scheduling, payments, online report delivery and storage |
| Inspector websites | Separate pricing | Website and marketing services |
From the HomeGauge website, checked Oct 24, 2026. Prices can change; confirm with the vendor.
Inspect Ace pricing and plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free start | $0 for your first 5 reports | Every feature, no card needed |
| Core | $39/month | 1 inspector, unlimited home, commercial and mold inspections, AI, voice notes, CRM, invoices, client portal, texting |
| Pro | $99/month | Up to 3 inspectors, shared defect library, automatic review requests, call and text tracking, marketing tools |
Cost over one year
| Scenario | Inspect Ace | HomeGauge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 inspector, after trial | $468 (Core) | $1,068 |
| 3 inspectors | $1,188 (Pro) | Check with vendor |
Feature comparison (23 features)
| Feature | Inspect Ace | HomeGauge |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/month (Core) | $89/month |
| Extra inspectors | Pro: 3 inspectors for $99/month total | Check with vendor |
| Free trial | 5 free reports, no card, no time limit | 30-day free trial (new customers) |
| Home inspection reports | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial reports (ComSOP / ASTM E2018 style) | Yes, included | Check with vendor |
| Mold inspection reports | Yes, included | Check with vendor |
| Home, commercial and mold in one account | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Prebuilt templates | Yes | Yes |
| Upload a PDF/CSV checklist to build a template | Yes, AI drafts it | Check with vendor |
| AI findings from photos | Yes, learns your wording | Check with vendor |
| AI plain-language executive summary | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Voice notes in any text box | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Repair cost estimates per item | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Works offline, syncs automatically | Yes | Desktop writer |
| Phone, tablet and computer | Yes (web app + Android) | Companion app |
| Client portal + PDF | Yes | Online report delivery |
| E-signed agreements | Yes | Yes |
| Invoices and online payments | Yes | Yes |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Leads, clients and estimates (CRM) | Yes | Scheduling |
| Business texting and calls | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Automatic review requests | Yes (Pro) | Check with vendor |
| Lab result summaries in the report | Yes | Check with vendor |
"Check with vendor" means HomeGauge does not clearly publish it, so we don't guess. Sources are listed below.
See Inspect Ace in action
Pros and cons of HomeGauge
Pros
- Long track record and a report style many agents know.
- Agreements, scheduling, payments and report delivery included.
- 30-day free trial for new customers.
Cons
- $89 a month is more than double the Inspect Ace Core price.
- Report writing is desktop-first with a companion app, not phone-first.
- Now owned by Spectora, so future direction may follow Spectora's product.
Why inspectors switch from HomeGauge
- Save $50 a month: $39 instead of $89.
- Write the whole report on your phone, with AI findings and voice notes.
- Repair cost estimates on each item that your clients can use to negotiate.
- Texting, calls and email history for every client in one message center.
Running an inspection business is more than writing reports. You book jobs, send agreements, collect payment, answer calls and follow up for reviews. Many inspectors use four or five separate tools for that.
Inspect Ace puts the CRM, e-signatures, invoices, texting and automatic review requests next to the reports, so the whole job lives in one place and you pay one bill.
Where HomeGauge is a good fit
HomeGauge has a long track record and a report style that many agents know. If you depend on one of its agent-facing tools, compare the Inspect Ace client portal, which lets clients and agents view the report, photos and repair cost estimates from a single link.
Our verdict
For most home, commercial and mold inspectors, Inspect Ace gives more for less: AI findings from photos, voice notes, a CRM, texting and a client portal for $39 a month, with home, commercial and mold reports in one account. HomeGauge remains a reasonable choice for inspectors who prefer writing reports on a desktop computer.
How to switch
- Create a free account. Your first 5 reports are free and no card is needed.
- Pick a prebuilt template, or upload your current checklist as a PDF or CSV.
- Add your logo and company details so reports carry your brand.
- Run your next inspection on your phone, using photos and voice notes.
- Publish the report and send your client the portal link by email or text.
Common questions
- How much does HomeGauge cost in 2026?
- HomeGauge's pricing page lists $0 to start with a 30-day free trial, then $89 a month for HomeGauge Software.
- Is HomeGauge owned by Spectora?
- HomeGauge's own pricing page brands it as 'HomeGauge, a Spectora company.'
- Does HomeGauge work on a phone?
- HomeGauge describes its product as a desktop report writer with a companion app. Inspect Ace is built to write the full report on a phone.
- How much would I save with Inspect Ace?
- At $39 a month versus $89, one inspector saves $600 a year on Inspect Ace Core.
- Can I try Inspect Ace before canceling HomeGauge?
- Yes. Your first 5 reports are free with no card, so you can run jobs on both side by side.
Sources
- HomeGauge software pricing page (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- HomeGauge home inspection software (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Inspect Ace pricing (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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